NDOW presents the Nevada Wild Podcast

This episode discusses Nevada's mule deer and antelope hunting quotas, application strategies, and hotspots with wildlife experts from the Nevada Department of Wildlife.

This episode of Nevada Wild features an interview with Jess Brooks, a wildlife diversity staff specialist, discussing her career transition from conservation education in Las Vegas to her current role in Reno with the Nevada Department of Wildlife.

This episode of Nevada Wild features fisheries biologist Coulter Fierstein discussing his background and conservation work with the Nevada Department of Wildlife in Winnemucca.

This episode discusses the Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience and Career Day, a partnership between the Nevada Department of Wildlife and the Wild Sheep Foundation, featuring interviews with coordinators and volunteers.

This episode features an interview with Ken and Jill Wilkinson, winners of the 2024 Wayne E.

This episode features an interview with Ashley Zeme, a public information officer at the Nevada Department of Wildlife, discussing her role, responsibilities, and experiences working for the department.

This episode discusses Operation Dry Water, a law enforcement initiative during the July 4th weekend targeting drunk boaters to promote boating safety and education in Nevada's waters.

This episode of Nevada Wild features biologist Mike Cox discussing mountain goat and bighorn sheep populations, recent conservation efforts, and the upcoming hunting season in Nevada.

This episode explores kayak fishing opportunities in Nevada, featuring experts from the Nevada Department of Wildlife who discuss the state's aquatic resources and encourage listeners to try this outdoor activity.

This episode discusses Nevada's upcoming Free Fishing Day on June 8th, where residents can fish public waters without a license, and highlights regional events and fishing hotspots across the state.

This episode features a conversation with Martin Olson, the Hunter Education and Shooting Sports Coordinator for the Nevada Department of Wildlife, discussing muzzleloader hunting, shooting sports, and educational classes in Nevada.

This episode features a conversation with Jasmine Kleiber about Nevada's technical review program for assessing wildlife impacts from development projects, particularly focusing on energy projects like mines and renewable energy expansions.

This episode features Matt Maples from the Nevada Department of Wildlife discussing big game hunting applications, tips, and strategies, focusing on licensing and tag draw processes.

This episode of Nevada Wild features an interview with Cody Schroeder, a game division specialist, discussing the state of mule deer and pronghorn in Nevada, focusing on migration routes and connectivity plans to address infrastructure impacts.

This episode of Nevada Wild features an interview with Nick Everett, a special license and permits biologist at the Nevada Department of Wildlife, discussing his role and the importance of permit programs for wildlife management.

This episode features an interview with Elena Larsen, the 2022 Wayne E.

This episode previews the 2026 Elko Sportsman's Expo, discussing its history, schedule changes, and educational focus with Nevada Department of Wildlife staff.

This episode features an interview with Pat Kelly, a retiring fisheries specialist from the Nevada Department of Wildlife, discussing his 24-year career managing fish hatcheries and conservation efforts.

This episode continues a discussion on renewable energy and wildlife in Nevada, focusing on partnerships between the Nevada Department of Wildlife and organizations like the Nature Conservancy.

This episode features an interview with Jamie Roice-Gomes, the Public Information Officer at the Nevada Department of Wildlife, discussing her role in managing publications, social media, and conservation education efforts.

This episode of Nevada Wild features an interview with Jen Newmark and John Young from the Nevada Department of Wildlife discussing the implementation of the Nevada State Wildlife Action Plan for wildlife conservation.

This episode features Nevada Department of Wildlife angler educators discussing fall fishing conditions across different regions of Nevada, focusing on river fishing opportunities.

This episode features an interview with Upland Game Staff Specialist Justin Small discussing his background in habitat conservation and his new role in providing insights for the 2023 chukar hunting forecast in Nevada.

This episode provides an overview of Nevada's 2025 big game application period, focusing on mule deer population trends and hunting tag processes.

This episode features an interview with Nevada Department of Wildlife game division administrator Shawn Espinosa, discussing chukar hunting forecasts, strategies, and trivia for the upcoming season.

This episode of Nevada Wild discusses the status of elk and moose populations in Nevada, focusing on the impact of recent winters on habitat conditions and quota adjustments.

This episode of Nevada Wild explores the state's elk and moose populations with experts from the Nevada Department of Wildlife, focusing on management, hunting, and conservation details.

This episode of Nevada Wild features a discussion with Nevada Department of Wildlife educators about the upcoming Elko Sportsman's Expo and outdoor conservation efforts in eastern Nevada.

This episode discusses the 13th annual Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience, a free community program organized by the Wild Sheep Foundation and Nevada Department of Wildlife that educates youth about wildlife conservation through hands-on activities.

This episode explores a community science project led by Bat Conservation International in Nevada, featuring interviews with conservation coordinators and volunteers about bat monitoring and wildlife conservation efforts.

This episode discusses the significant updates to Nevada's fishing regulations aimed at simplifying rules to encourage more public participation in the sport.

This episode features an interview with Chris Vasey, who recently retired after 30 years with the Nevada Department of Wildlife, reflecting on his career in conservation education and outreach.

This episode discusses the 2024 chukar forecast in Nevada, highlighting record-high bird populations and excitement among hunters.

This episode discusses the 2023 waterfowl hunting forecast in Nevada, featuring insights from a waterfowl specialist on population trends, hunting conditions, and season openings.

This episode discusses the James Lathrop and Wayne Capero Memorial Internship Program in Wildlife Management, a long-running Nevada Department of Wildlife initiative that provides summer internship opportunities for high school and undergraduate students pursuing wildlife-related degrees.

This episode discusses Nevada's efforts to remain free of Chronic Wasting Disease, featuring a wildlife veterinarian who provides updates on monitoring, hunter compliance, and carcass management for the 2025-2026 hunting season.

This episode announces the launch of the TV show 'Nevada Wild' on Animal Planet, produced by Angle Entertainment in collaboration with the Nevada Department of Wildlife, featuring an interview with the executive producer.

This episode features an interview with a migratory game bird specialist discussing Nevada's 2025 waterfowl forecast, hunting zones, and upcoming duck hunting seasons.

The hosts discuss thoughtful last-minute gift ideas for outdoor enthusiasts, focusing on local and accessible options.

This episode discusses the 2025 Nevada chukar forecast, featuring experts from the Nevada Department of Wildlife explaining the annual report's importance for upland game hunters.

This episode discusses upcoming hunting opportunities in Nevada, focusing on youth hunts opening on National Hunting and Fishing Day and covering species like quail and rabbit.

A Nevada wildlife podcast interviews game biologist Becca Carniello about black bear management, human-bear conflicts, and seasonal bear behavior, with practical advice for residents with fruit trees.

This episode introduces Becca Carniello, Nevada's new urban wildlife and bear biologist, discussing her background and the timing of her arrival during bear hyperphagia season.

This episode features an interview with Ken Shoemaker and Rendall Taylor from the Silver Arrow Bowman archery club, discussing their non-profit organization, partnership with the Nevada Department of Wildlife, and an upcoming bowhunter event in June 2025.

This episode of Nevada Wild features an interview with fisheries biologist Heath Correll, discussing his role managing sport fisheries and native aquatic species in eastern Nevada's White Pine County.

This episode discusses National Safe Boating Week, focusing on life jacket safety with statistics showing most boating deaths involve drowning and lack of life jacket use.

This episode features wildlife vet Nate LaHue discussing chronic wasting disease, a fatal prion disease affecting deer and elk in Nevada, with hosts Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller.

Hosts Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller interview Kevin Netcher, the AIS program coordinator, about his career path with NDOW, from starting at Gallagher Hatchery to roles in Elko and the Columbia River, leading up to his current position managing aquatic invasive species in Nevada.

The Nevada Wild podcast introduces the 'Take 17' campaign, encouraging people to spend 17 minutes daily outdoors for health benefits.

This episode of Nevada Wild discusses chronic wasting disease (CWD), a prion disease affecting cervids like deer and elk, with wildlife veterinarian Nate LaHue explaining its nature and implications for hunters and wildlife management.

A discussion about bighorn sheep hunting, genetics research, and tag application strategies with a wildlife biologist.

A farewell interview with a retiring wildlife biologist discussing her 31-year career managing sport fish programs.

The episode discusses the Nevada youth license fund, its launch, donations received, and thanks supporters.

An interview with a migratory bird specialist discussing dove and pigeon management in Nevada.

An interview with the new Habitat Division Administrator about his background and the Dream Tags program supporting habitat conservation.

Ryan Brock from the Wild Sheep Foundation discusses the Nevada Outdoor Experience, a youth event to get kids excited about outdoor activities like shooting and hunting.

A retirement interview with an Eastern Region Conservation Educator from the Nevada Department of Wildlife, discussing his career and future involvement.

An interview with Catherine Reed, author of a snowshoeing guidebook, discussing her background and tips for snowshoeing around Lake Tahoe.

This episode previews the Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience, an in-person event returning after two years, featuring interviews with organizers and participants.

A discussion about ice fishing conditions and tips in Nevada with an angler educator.